Stretch your legs on the 100-kilometre Mornington Peninsula Walk
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Published on 14th January 2015 in Blog, Holiday Tips and Advice, Mornington Peninsula Activities
Victoria is a popular holiday destination for those who love hiking in the great outdoors. There are plenty of nice tracks throughout the region, but the Mornington Peninsula boasts arguably the best of all, in the 100-kilometre-long Mornington Peninsula Walk.
A hundred kilometres sounds intimidating, but on this great walk it needn't be. The route is divided into several smaller stages that veteran hikers can tackle in one epic swoop, but more casual walkers will pick and choose from the shorter routes that make up the walk.
If you enjoy hiking and are looking for something fun to do during your stay at Moonah Links, check out what the Mornington Peninsula Walk has to offer.
Two Bays walking track
The whole Mornington Peninsula Walk is broken up roughly into four shorter routes, the first of which is the Two Bays track. The track stretches across the widest point of the peninsula and finishes at Arthurs Seat and is itself further comprised of a number of walks of varying lengths and difficulties.
There are a number of short walks of between 1.5 and four kilometres that take in the scenery and wildlife in the area. The Bushrangers Bay route between Cape Schanck and Borneo Road is a delightful cliff top hike of moderate difficulty. Meanwhile, Greens Bush is the best route for those hoping to spy some kangaroos and wallabies.
The Coastal walk
This 26-kilometre-long section runs along Bass Strait, between London Bridge and Cape Schanck. Along the way are various Mornington Peninsula land marks such as Fingal Beach, Bridgewater Bay, Coppins Lookout and Portsea Surf Beach. This stretch is very popular among those looking for short and scenic walks.
The Point Nepean walk
One for history buffs, the Point Nepean section of the walk takes in the very tip of the peninsula and features historic war-time relics and forts from World Wars I and II. Tunnels and gun ramparts weave their way through and around this route, making it a great spot for families to go hiking.
The Bay Trail
Lastly, The Bay Trail runs along the beautiful Port Phillip Bay, from Dromana to Portsea. This section could take considerable time to complete, as you find yourself stopping at the sandy beaches for a swim, grabbing a coffee in the cafes found in the villages on-route, and wandering through the quirky boutiques along the way. You'll also pass the site of Victoria's very first settlement, established way back in 1803.
The Mornington Peninsula walk is popular among all kinds of hikers. The easy to moderate tracks mean that you don't need to be the fittest person in the world to enjoy them, and the variety in length makes it ideal for everything from a free hour in the afternoon to a full-on hiking holiday.